Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Central United States
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Deciduous Tree
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Chocolate
Tan, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
oblong or obovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water during dry weather
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Severe allergen
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Stem
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
QUERCUS imbricaria
QUERCUS phellos
Common Name
Shingle Oak
Willow Oak
In Hindi
Shingle Oak
Overcup ओक
In German
Kies Eiche
Overcup Oak
In French
Shingle Oak
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
teja de madera de roble
Overcup Roble
In Greek
βότσαλα Oak
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Shingle Oak
Overcup Oak
In Polish
gont Oak
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
Quercus imbricaria
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Fagoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Shingle Oak and Willow Oak
Season and care of Shingle Oak and Willow Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Shingle Oak and Willow Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Willow Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam and for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shingle Oak and Willow Oak Physical Information
Shingle Oak and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Shingle Oak and Willow Oak are as follows:
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Shingle Oak and Willow Oak
Care of Shingle Oak and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shingle Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.